Though registering some doubts, all but one of the Italian regions accepted the government’s new law regarding an obligatory vaccination schedule. With the exception of the Veneto region, who repeated its resounding “No” to the government regulation, the regions unanimously shared suggestions for improving the new law. Two proposals regarded the timely development of an instrument for government monitoring of the adherence to the immunization schedule and initiatives to enforce the obligatory vaccination of healthcare operators who work with minors. Lastly, there were serious concerns expressed about the structural/personnel limitations for implementing such a widespread program and the lack of clear indications of how new operators would be hired: to assist with the increased workload that this new preventive program would entail.

Headphone usage improves hearing usage of young people

Hearing deficits of young Americans have diminished. At least this is what a study recently published in Jama Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery has demonstrated. Data indicated that among young people in the age range 2 -19 hearing-related disturbances decreased 7.3% between 2007 - 2010. This improvement is directly Read More.

The WHO worried about low numbers of women breastfeeding

Only 40% of newborns throughout the world are breastfed exclusively. For the World Health Organization (WHO) this is cause for alarm. They have recently published their latest report on this issue to coincide with the initiative, World Breastfeeding Week. Their data indicate that only in 23 countries of the total Read More.

Premature infants at risk for diabetes and obesity

Premature infants are at higher risk for diabetes and obesity. At least, that is what a recent study undertaken by Israel’s Ben Gurion University has revealed. They monitored a group of infants up until their 18th year in order to determine the impact pre-term birth had on their health. The study Read More.

It is not true that pets bring health benefits to kids

The myth that domestic animals are good for small children is under attack. To raise doubts about its basis in fact, to the dismay of many animal lovers, is a recent study undertaken by the research institute of the Rand Corporation. That after monitoring over a long period the health Read More.

Updated information about vaccines in Italy

What does an adverse event mean when it is associated with a vaccine? If it happens, how does it need to be reported? These are just a few of the questions for which the responses are given in an educational video created and distributed by EpiCentro, the website of the Read More.

Doubts about the safety of Finland’s cardboard crib

Who says Finland’s famous crib made of cardboard is safe? According to the British association,Lullaby Trust, who evaluated the innovative product that was created to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), there are two points of concern. For which they launched an alarm to parents. The first. EU standards for furniture and infant Read More.